The Edmonton Oilers (32-16-4, third in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-5, 15th in the Western Conference), on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30 PM ET on TNT.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Wednesday's hockey action.

During the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (2-5-3), their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has given up 34 goals. They have recorded 21 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (23.8%).

Oilers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Oilers 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-270)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 32-16-4 overall and 7-4-11 in overtime contests.
In the 21 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-5-3 record (good for 29 points).
In the four games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (1-4-2 record, four points).
The Oilers have scored three or more goals 37 times, and are 30-5-2 in those games (to record 62 points).
In the 21 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 12-5-4 record (28 points).
In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 24-12-3 (51 points).
The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Oilers finished 4-4-1 in those contests (nine points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 2-5-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 16-31-5 overall record.
In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned six points (2-15-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 23 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 6-9-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 39 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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